CONFUSES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

assemble without order or sense

Example: She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

cause to feel embarrassment

Example: The constant attention of the young man confused her

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

mistake one thing for another

Example: you are confusing me with the other candidate; I mistook her for the secretary

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

Example: Her remarks confused the debate; Their words obnubilate their intentions

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

be confusing or perplexing to

Example: cause to be unable to think clearly; These questions confuse even the experts; This question completely threw me; This question befuddled even the teacher